State Parks

Get a sense of the natural allure of Oklahoma by visiting one of our 33 state parks. In addition to relaxing in the beautiful surroundings - lakes, mountains, sand dunes, and forests - you can hike, bike, fish or participate in organized park activities. Then rest in a comfortable lodge or cabin, or camp in your own tent or RV. Take a look at the Oklahoma Fishing Guide here

Find the perfect outdoor adventure to get you off the couch and into the great outdoors at any of the 33 diverse Oklahoma State Parks. Go hiking at Red Rock Canyon State Park or boulder hopping and climbing at Robbers Cave State Park. Bring your own dune buggy or rent an ATV and fly over the dunes at Little Sahara State Park or grab your wet suit and have a scuba adventure in Lake Tenkiller's dive park.

Take a guided cave tour at Alabaster Caverns State Park or enjoy your own wild caving experience at the park. Reel in trophy stripers at Lake Texoma State Park or cast for trout in the Mountain Fork River at Beavers Bend State Park. Enjoy boating and every imaginable water sport at Lake Murray State Park and then visit the unique Tucker Tower Nature Center in the park. Hike down to enjoy the view of Natural Falls State Park or up to the top of Black Mesa, Oklahoma's highest point. Whatever outdoor interest you may pursue, Oklahoma state parks have plenty for you to enjoy.

There are several ways to plan your Oklahoma State Park getaway. Use the booking link in the upper right corner to reserve a lodge room, cabin or golf course tee time at selected parks. Click on the State Parks photo icon below to browse all state parks or click here to find state parks with lodges or state parks with cabins or a list of state parks with RV camping. Click on the view a map link on the right to view all of the state park locations on a map so you can find the perfect location. Already know which park you're looking for? Just enter the name in the site search box in the upper right corner of the page. Or, explore our photo and video galleries on the right to find the landscape that is perfectly suited for your outdoor adventure.

Want to see the greatest light show on earth? Look to the night sky at one of Oklahoma’s secluded stargazing hotspots. Enjoy awe-inspiring views from the back porch of a resort lodge with all the comforts of home, or take in the show from your backcountry campsite at a state park. Whether you join one of the orchestrated “star parties” in remote corners of the state or strike out on your own stargazing adventure, come to Oklahoma and see the universe in a whole new light.

Water may be in shorter supply in northwestern Oklahoma’s Red Carpet Country, but there are still plenty of amazing places to take a swim, cast your line or take out the boat in this geographically distinct area. Characterized by majestic mesas and wide swaths of shortgrass prairie, Red Carpet Country is home to some of the most unique lakes in Oklahoma. We covered Kaw Lake in Ponca City in our overview of the state's major lakes, so now read all about these high-plains oases and make plans to visit this one-of-a-kind region today.

Explore these natural beauties and discover the diversity of Oklahoma's gorgeous scenery and inspirational places. Admire a beautiful waterfall, trek along a scenic byway overlooking forested hills or hike among ancient mountains - and that's just the beginning.